Election Commission Ready for Prayuth's Extension Referendum
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Election Commission says it is prepared to conduct a referendum on whether junta chairman Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha should stay in power for two more years.
No Extension for Prayuth Yet, NRC Assures
BANGKOK — A spokesperson for the junta's reform council said no changes have been made to the schedule for Thailand’s return to democratic rule, despite proposals from some members of the military government to postpone a national election for two more years.
Prayuth Open to Postponing Elections, Staying in Power for 2 More Years [Transcript]
BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha reiterated today that he is willing to delay national elections and stay in power for two more years if "the people" demand it.
Buddha Issara Wants Prayuth to Stay 'Until Reforms are Completed'
BANGKOK — The ultra-conservative activist monk Buddha Issara is gathering signatures for a proposal that could keep junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha in power for several more years until the junta's national reform program is complete.
Rights Group Holds Presser Despite Junta’s Attempt to Censor
BANGKOK — Defying police orders to cancel a talk on the state of human rights in Thailand, the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) held a press conference outside the venue where they were originally scheduled to present a panel discussion this evening.
Military Court Releases Pro-Democracy Activists on Bail
BANGKOK — Four pro-democracy activists charged with violating the junta's ban on political gatherings were released on bail today after being indicted in military court.
Suthep to Leave Monkhood and Return to Activism
SURAT THANI — The firebrand leader of the ultra-conservative protest movement that helped pave the way for the 2014 coup d'etat says he will leave the monkhood and return to activism in the near future.
Prayuth Will Stay in Power if 'Everyone Wants Me to'
BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said he will stay in power for two more years if the measure - which was recently proposed by members of the junta’s reform body - has support from the Thai people.
Talk on Human Rights in Post-Coup Thailand Canceled on Junta's Orders
BANGKOK — The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Thailand (FCCT) has cancelled a panel discussion on the junta's suppression of human rights after police officers presented the club's board with a written order from the military government this morning.
Thai Govt Combats Drought With Rain-Summoning Ceremony
BANGKOK — Thailand's military government turned to supernatural forces yesterday in an effort to stave off the annual droughts that occur during Thailand's dry season.
